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Owning and operating a small business is a numbers game. Apps and software fill operational gaps in coffee shops, from employee payroll to monitoring green coffee inventory and usage. If you\u2019re not careful, apps and software\u2014although beneficial to a caf\u00e9\u2019s efficiency and organization\u2014can drastically cut into profit margins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Certain types of software and automation<\/a> are necessary, such as an integrated point-of-sale (POS) system like Clover<\/a>, Toast<\/a>, or Square<\/a>. Other software necessities include accounting software like Quickbooks and employee scheduling apps that aid in managing labor costs, employee shifts, and payroll, such as Homebase<\/a>, 7Shifts<\/a>, and When I Work<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond the essentials, numerous apps and types of software can provide immediate and long-term benefits to a coffee shop. Online ordering apps increase daily revenue, loyalty program software builds community while driving repeat orders, and digital marketing platforms extend promotional opportunities through various sales and communications channels. But each software comes at a cost\u2014and not always a financial one.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Software can also cost businesses significant employee time and effort, two of a coffee shop\u2019s most valuable assets. And, with so many different software platforms to choose from, the pressure to pick the right option is overwhelming. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The next time you\u2019re thinking about purchasing new software to solve a problem at your coffee shop, take a moment to follow this quick evaluation process. By the end, you\u2019ll know if a piece of software will be a valuable investment for your business or another costly hindrance to daily operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Assess the Need<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Software is designed to serve a particular need or solve a challenge. For coffee shops, this need could be increasing order efficiency, handling orders from your online store, or streamlining email campaigns to your loyal customers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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While coffee shop software has good intentions, it comes with a hefty price tag. If you were to purchase software for every need in our coffee shop, you\u2019d be out of business in no time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, ask yourself, \u201cCan my problem be solved internally without adding another monthly expense?\u201d If not, then a software program or app may help manage your needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do Your Research<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t settle for the first app you find. Take the time to research what software options exist for your specific needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suppose you\u2019re looking to offer online ordering, for example. In that case, coffee shops can choose from a myriad of first-party mobile app developers like Espressly<\/a>, opt into an industry-aligned third-party platform like joe<\/a> or Cloosiv<\/a>, or enroll with a third-party delivery service such as Uber Eats<\/a> and DoorDash<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When researching your options, consider the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n